MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,975 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak from engine ()
suspension front and rear lowered
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle driver side (3.7.B.5b)
Front position lamp(s) not working passenger side (1.1.A.3b)
Headlamp not working on main beam passenger side (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle passenger side (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) driver side front (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS
Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) passenger side (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS
Oil leak from engine ()
suspension front and rear lowered
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Brake pedal actuating lever slightly worn (3.3.A.1g)
Front Centre Floor Corroded
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pedal actuating lever slightly worn (3.3.A.1g)
Front Centre Floor Corroded
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Brake pedal functionally incomplete (3.3.A.1a)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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KKD 74D is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
Across all 1972 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 44,941 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KKD 74D, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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KKD 74D is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 January 1972.
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